Iona vs Merrimack Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iona vs Merrimack

The Iona Gaels face the Merrimack Warriors, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, February 22.

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Merrimack at -7.5. We can get odds of -110 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome Iona.

Iona Gaels won their previous game which was at home. It was a 72-64 (OT) triumph against Saint Peter's Peacocks.

Merrimack Warriors were winners last time out. It was a 79-72 (OT) home victory against Siena Saints.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 61-60 in favor of Iona when they last played Merrimack.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	19-9	1925	1872	53	10-1	9-8	7W
Iona	16-12	2048	2038	10	10-4	6-8	1W

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Iona vs Merrimack Prediction & Picks

This expert Iona vs Merrimack betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Bet on Merrimack against the spread, with an attractive line of -7.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

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Key Iona vs Merrimack stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Merrimack in 7 of their last 10 games.

Merrimack -7.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Merrimack -7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Iona 62 - 73 Merrimack

We’re going for Merrimack to win by a 73-62 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Iona vs Merrimack Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Merrimack as -385 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 79% likely to win. At +300, Iona are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 138.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 138.5, then the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Iona

+300

Merrimack

-385

Point Spread

Iona +7.5

-110

Merrimack -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 138.5

-110

Over 138.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Iona Stats

Merrimack Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.50 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 59.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 64.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Merrimack	19-9	1925	1872	53	10-1	9-8	7W
Siena	18-10	1989	1864	125	7-4	11-6	1L
Quinnipiac	18-10	2114	2000	114	10-4	8-6	1L
Marist	17-10	1905	1720	185	10-3	7-7	1W
Fairfield	17-11	2118	2035	83	11-3	6-8	1W
Saint Peter's	15-10	1798	1717	81	12-1	3-9	1L
Iona	16-12	2048	2038	10	10-4	6-8	1W
Mount St. Mary's	13-15	1914	2010	-96	7-5	6-10	3W
Sacred Heart	12-17	2203	2244	-41	7-5	5-12	1L
Manhattan	12-17	2179	2311	-132	8-6	4-11	1L
Canisius	9-19	1774	1987	-213	6-7	3-12	1W
Niagara	7-20	1710	1921	-211	5-6	2-14	1L
Rider	3-23	1654	1986	-332	3-9	0-14	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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